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Plans for an $85 million casino in Cedar Rapids, Iowa is getting overwhelming support from Linn County voters.

They approved a referendum to allow gambling in the county by a 22 percent margin.

Voter approval is just the first step.

Now the investors must work to secure license from the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission.